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Musculoskeletal Abbreviations, Acronyms & Eponyms
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02/20/2026
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Term
ACL
 Definition
Anterior cruciate ligament
Term
PCL
 Definition
Posterior cruciate ligament
Term
MCL
 Definition
Medial collateral ligament
Term
LCL
 Definition
Lateral collateral ligament
Term
ROM
 Definition
RANGE OF MOTION
Term
FROM
 Definition
lateral collateral ligament
Term
AROM
 Definition
ACTIVE RANGE IN MOTION
Term
PROM
 Definition
active range of motion
Term
DTR
 Definition
deep tendon reflex
Term
DJD
 Definition
Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)
Term
OA
 Definition
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Term
RA
 Definition
Rheumatoid arthritis
Term
TMJ
 Definition
Temporomandibular joint
Term
CTS
 Definition
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Term
RICE
 Definition
Rest, ice, compression, elevation
Term
NSAID
 Definition

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

 
Term
EMG
 Definition
Electromyography
Term
MRI
 Definition
Magnetic resonance imaging (commonly used for MSK injuries)
Term
SLAP lesion
 Definition
Superior labrum anterior to posterior tear (shoulder)
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